Central Yogyakarta Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Yogyakarta
Popular places to visit
Malioboro Street
4/5(8 reviews)
Spend a day exploring Yogyakarta’s liveliest commercial district, which is famous for its batik stores, street food and historic landmarks.
Tugu Yogyakarta
3.5/5(4 reviews)
Capture spectacular night photos of the popular and luminous White Monument that holds geographical and spiritual value for the locals.
Taman Sari
The majestic water pools and fountains in this luxury palace were built to hide and pamper the sultan and his concubines.
Fort Vredeburg Museum
See the fascinating dioramas showcasing significant events in Indonesian history and wander through the pretty gardens of this Dutch colonial fortress.
Kraton Complex
Watch a puppet performance and listen to traditional music in the cultural and political heart of the city of Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta Presidential Palace
Browse the art galleries in the president’s home and learn about the decisions made here relating to the struggle against Dutch settlers.
Activities
Yogyakarta: Borobudur sunrise(guarantee climb up)& Prambanan
NZ$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Yogyakarta: Borobudur Trip with Guided Tour Options
NZ$64
per adult
Yogyakarta 3 Temple Borobudur, Mendut, Prambanan Regular Private Tour
NZ$157
per traveller
Borobudur & Prambanan temple with English/France/Italian guide
NZ$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
UNESCO Tour: Borobudur Top Access (Ticket Help) & Prambanan
NZ$97
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Central Yogyakarta Hotel Deals
Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel Yogyakarta
Jl. Gajah Mada No.67, Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Pakualaman Palace ...
8/10 Very Good! (174 reviews)
A gem
"Great hotel with amazing staff. Good location and facilities. Was able to arrange tailored tour with car/driver through the hotel with the wonderfully helpful Heru."
Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - Handwritten Collection
Jl Jenderal Sudirman 9, Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta
The price is NZ$121 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (968 reviews)
"This hotel is beautiful. It is old but very charming and it is managed very well. The staff is outstanding. Thank you, Noval, for the driving for the day trips! The breakfast is the most varied that I’ve seen in Asia so far. I had a massage at the spa that was wonderful."
Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025
Melia Purosani Yogyakarta
Jl. Suryotomo No. 31, Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta
The price is NZ$143 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (645 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly and accommodating staff. Great buffet breakfast! Staff responds to emails immediately for any questions especially about visiting temples in the area of Yogjakarta, helped me to connect with Tyas and Dharma who organized our trips to Borobudur and Prambanan. We enjoyed our short ..."
Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025
The Packer Lodge Yogyakarta - Hostel
Jl. Dagen No.3, Sosromenduran, Gedong Tengen, Yogyakarta
Stay at this hostel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Malioboro Mall are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
wasn't as impressive as the reviews imply.
"I booked based on the great reviews but wasn't as impressed as I could be. I switched to another hotel for the next day and am much happier. I had a private room and once you are paying double you can get something nicer and way bigger in the area. I had to leave mainly because the wifi was too slow ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct. 2019
Novotel Suites Yogyakarta Malioboro
Jalan Malioboro 52 58 Suryatmajan, Danurejan, Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta
The price is NZ$88 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Malioboro Mall are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful. They promptly fixed a problem with our aircon. Good breakfast buffet. The rooms are not super soundproof, and we could hear the family next door quite late at night. The light switch situation was a little mystifying. Walkable from the train station if you can figure ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2024
Pose In Hotel Yogyakarta
Jl. Mayjend Sutoyo no.62, Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Alun Alun Kidul are located ...
6.4/10 (6 reviews)
Downstairs rooms need an improvement
"The room on the (slightly-under)ground floor I was put into had windows looking to the parking area, thus basically I couldn't open the curtain most of the time, and regularly had some noise from the cars/people there. The room size is generous, but this (plus relatively stable Wi-Fi connection, ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2016
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Other neighbourhoods around Central Yogyakarta
Kampung Ketandan
While Kampung Ketandan may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pasar Beringharjo and Fort Vredeburg Museum.
Malioboro
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Malioboro. You might want to make time for a stop at Malioboro Mall or Pasar Beringharjo.